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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 507.41 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 507.41 and 269.68 is: 372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 507.41 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/507.41 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 507.41 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 136,839.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,839.19/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.52

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